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Never cross the gantry crane rails while the crane is in use

Never cross the gantry crane rails while the crane is in use

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 4, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Current gantry crane practice and risk reduction measures are not adequate, finds a report from Dutch Safety Board (DSB). The Nautical Institute discusses the report’s findings in its latest Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
In-transit hull cleaning robot wins technology award

In-transit hull cleaning robot wins technology award

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 3, 2023 | Digitalisation, Maritime awards, News, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipping

Shipshave has won an award for its in-transit cleaning of hulls (ITCH) solution. It consists of a robotic tool that removes biofouling during the voyage to boost fuel efficiency and decarbonisation. It landed Shipshave the Most Innovative Proven Technology Award at...
Shipnext wins grant to boost AI in shipping

Shipnext wins grant to boost AI in shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 3, 2023 | Digitalisation, News, Shipping

Online cargo platform Shipnext has secured a substantial, multi-year grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). The grant will be used to strengthen the adoption of predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain. A...
Supervision of historic sailing fleet still inadequate

Supervision of historic sailing fleet still inadequate

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 3, 2023 | Classification/inspection, Maritime accidents, News, Shipping

The supervision of the historical sailing fleet in the Netherlands, the so-called “brown fleet”, is still inadequate. The Dutch Safety Board draws this conclusion in an investigation following two accidents in 2022. In the meantime, the Dutch Public...
In pictures: Bulk carrier OS 35 leaves Amsterdam port in small pieces

In pictures: Bulk carrier OS 35 leaves Amsterdam port in small pieces

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 2, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Ship recycling

A most unusual sight at the vast Westpoort area in the Port of Amsterdam: Two parts of a wrecked bulk carrier rising high above barren reclaimed land. At the Decom Amsterdam facility, Dutch firm Koole Contractors is dismantling the ship’s hulk in handysize pieces...
DCMR: No hindrance expected from Fremantle Highway being in Rotterdam

DCMR: No hindrance expected from Fremantle Highway being in Rotterdam

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 2, 2023 | Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Ship repair/maintenance

Since 23 September, the fire-ravaged car carrier Fremantle Highway has been moored at the quay of Damen Shipyards Botlek in the Port of Rotterdam. The Dutch DCMR Environmental Protection Agency and Port of Rotterdam Authority have since visited the ship to assess...
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